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A1c is good now but feet still numb. why?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NUMB: Would need a little more information on your specific issue. However, if it is of you feet which is common the neuropathic pain can persist. Correcting the blood sugar helps with further damage, but the damage that is done sometimes remains to the nerves.

Answered 8/21/2019

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